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Motown Progression (I–VIm7–IV–V7) Chord Progression

Classic Motown sound. The golden I-vi-IV-V progression.

  • Motown
  • soul
  • 60s

Roman numerals

  1. I
  2. VIm7
  3. IV
  4. V7

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

C – Am7 – F – G7

Key of G

G – Em7 – C – D7

Key of D

D – Bm7 – G – A7

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